Chief Of Dental- Dentist

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval: award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Duties Chief of Dental (COD) Service at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Administratively report to the Associate Chief of Staff of Surgical Care Service Clinical Dentistry: prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and human oral cavity and their adjacent tissues and structures It is comprised of the following disciplines Oral Surgery – diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions requiring surgical interventions, including uncomplicated removal of teeth, recontouring of the alveolus, and other routine hard and soft tissue oral surgical procedures Prosthodontics – making artificial replacements for missing parts of the mouth and jaw Periodontics – diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, and alveolar bone Endodontics – diseases of the pulp Orthodontics – irregular alignment/relationship of the teeth/jaw and their correction ADMIN ROLE: Responsible for the fiscal oversight of the Dental Service Prepares and annual gap analysis to assess demand versus capacity Projects Dental Service workforce levels to meet current and future dental demand Assesses equipment and space needs for the Dental Service Prepares the Service annual budget and management briefing incorporating the gap analysis – workforce projections including contracts if applicable and equipment/space needs Collaborates with DSS to ensure appropriate labor mapping of all Dental Service staff Manages overtime in compliance with facility policy Manages the Dental Fee Base Program in compliance with applicable VHA and local policies Has knowledge of and utilizes system redesign principles to promote organization improvement – optimize overall Service efficiency and effectiveness Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior Is in compliance with VHA Scheduling Directives to enhance the management of access Is actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities – including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process and ensuring that an active Peer Review process is in place for Dental Service providers Provide professional guidance to dental hygienists and dental laboratory technicians; provide mentorship/supervision to assigned dental team Practice in accordance with accepted professional standards – organizational values – and with a commitment to excellent customer service Incumbent should possess computer skills – good work ethics – administrative skills – and be able to function productively in a clinical environment Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (compressed/flexible: not available; telework: not available; virtual: not a virtual position) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: approved EDRP authorized – VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Work Schedule: compressed/flexible: telework: virtual: not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP authorized – former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more #J-18808-Ljbffr